Comments on: Introducing our shiny new online store!!

By: The Other Katherine Harris

The Other Katherine Harris — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:14:20 +0000

LOVE my Helvitis Fokking Fokk shirt! A friend and I both got the long-sleeved black version and are now seeking the right event to launch the look in New Mexico. (Wish we had a protest coming up. Lord knows, we need one.)

In case anybody’s undecided about ordering a shirt, the quality is great. It’s nice, heavy cotton knit that should last well, and the red and white lettering really pops.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:57:08 +0000

Ooooh I like! I may have to buy myself something when pay day arrives. The shipping costs to the UK aren’t too bad either, if you go for the Economy rate and aren’t in too much of a hurry to get your goods! I like the tote bag v. much. I think “fokk” makes a much better swearword in Icelandic than in English – it just sounds more expressive!

By: Jasmin

Jasmin — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:20:59 +0000

How about the journal? Think of the writing its cover would inspire. Or the apron, especially when the dinner doesn’t turn out right . . . Heck, put the design on every product CafePress offers. You never know what someone wants!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:31:52 +0000

Don’t forget to put an ad for your new store in your right side columns so we can still find it easily even after this current post falls off the front page!

By: The Other Katherine Harris

The Other Katherine Harris — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:26:18 +0000

Oh, and…

Why not add the logo of your blog in small type, Alda?

By: The Other Katherine Harris

The Other Katherine Harris — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:22:17 +0000

Oh, and…

I don’t know what the limitations of CafePress are these days, but is it possible to produce things that are more graphic — and are there any interesting necklines yet? Crewnecks are so repressed.

By: The Other Katherine Harris

The Other Katherine Harris — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:18:06 +0000

You did it!!! Brava, You. Is it possible to add to the collection a T-shirt that has long sleeves but no hood? I want it!

Failing that, I’ll get one with short sleeves, but the extra warmth would be lovely.

By: Lissa

Lissa — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:44:42 +0000

Would writing the text in runes mitigate the similarity to English for those who are afraid of accurate translation?

(My motto lately is “What would Egil Skalagrimson Do?”)

By: alda

alda — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:17:18 +0000

Hi Don,

I completely understand. Rest assured, we will be tweaking the contents of the store. This is just the beginning.

By: Don in Seattle

Don in Seattle — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:12:24 +0000

Hi Alda,
I wish you the best of luck with this new project. I’m sure you will do well.

I’d like to order a hooded sweat, but the “Fokking Fokk” just looks a bit too much like the english “F” words for me to feel comfortable wearing it. Perhaps it’s me, but I can feel the glares from mothers with young children if I were to wear it in politically correct Seattle.

I’d love to buy one if you can substitute some other Icelandic phrase in place of the “F” words. The more Icelandic looking the phrase the better, but one that embodies the frustration Icelanders feel with their government. Or even one with just the Helvitus. Possible?

While I understand the origin of the phrase printed on your items, for clothing to worn in public here, the “F” word ( in Icelandic) just looks too much like the “F” word (in English), and would not be highly regarded when worn in public places where young children are present. At least here in Seattle.

A mug with the phrase would be an excellent addition.

Thanks,
Don